Subtract 28/6 from 56/28
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 4 4/6
56/28 - 28/6 is -8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
56/28 = 56 × 3/28 × 3 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
28/6 = 28 × 14/6 × 14 = 392/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 392/84 = 168 - 392/84 = -224/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/3
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